Account Clerk I

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR
ACCOUNT CLERK I

SALARY: $2,959 - $3,610/month

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs routine technical and specialized
clerical accounting work involving the preparation, review and
maintenance of financial and statistical records; performs related duties as
required.

DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS: The Account Clerk I is the entry level class in which incumbents perform

the simpler, more routine clerical accounting work.
REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES: 1.Compiles, calculates, and reviews accounting records for accuracy and

conformance with established procedures; enters data into manual and
automated systems.

2. Balances, resolves, or reconciles discrepancies between payments,
receipts, accounts and/or source documents; post transactions in
accounts, journals, and ledgers.

3. Prepares financial, statistical, and narrative reports or statements
relating to assigned segment(s) of the accounting system; responds to
inquiries regarding assigned areas of accounting system.

4. Receives the public and provides general information relating to City
services; explains rate billing procedures; refers to other departments as
necessary; acts as cashier; processes financial transaction documents;
receives, sorts, and stamps such documents as bills, invoices, vouchers,
applications and permits.

5. Coordinates with collection agencies to assist in the recovery of
outstanding debts.

6. May be assigned to lead the work of clerical employees engaged in
accounting activity or assist in more complex operations.

DIVISION-SPECIFIC
DUTIES: Utility Billing: Accept and process payments for utility billing, accounts

receivable, business licenses, and various municipal services; receive
payments by cash, check, credit/debit cards, electronic transfers; checks
and balances cash and negotiable instruments against receipts and
register tapes on a daily basis; establish new utility accounts; prepare
work orders for service connections, disconnects, and meter problems or
meter re-reads; communicates with customers to address overdue

accounts; negotiate payment plans; effectively resolve customer
complaints and inquiries; verifies and balances deposits; prepares bank
deposits; identify and resolve discrepancies.

QUALIFICATIONS: One year of general office clerical experience, or any combination of

training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Cashiering and financial record keeping practices, office procedures,

machine operations, and basic arithmetical calculations.

ABILITY TO: Perform arithmetical calculations; manage a high volume of transactions

efficiently and accurately; balance cash receipts; operate cash register
and office equipment; detect errors in coding; deal effectively and
courteously with the public; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with superiors, peers, and the general public; understand
and follow verbal and written instructions; type at a rate sufficient to
perform assigned duties and 10-key proficient.

English/Spanish bilingual is highly desired, but not a requirement for
eligibility.

SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver’s

License.

SELECTION: Screening will consist of a competitive assessment of relevant education,
certification, license, training and work experience to be followed by an
interview before an Oral Board to determine the most qualified candidates.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed
advancement to the interview, and the decision of the screening
committee is final. Those candidates who are determined eligible for
appointment to the position will be placed on the City’s Certified Eligibility
List. Applicants will receive electronic notification regarding the results of
all phases of the recruitment process up to the establishment of the
Eligibility List, if applicable. The City reserves the right to alter the testing
process, as needed, without notice.

TO APPLY: Apply online at www.ci.porterville.ca.us and attach any additional

materials required to accompany the application, if noted in this
announcement, to the Human Resources Office, City of Porterville, 291 N.
Main St., Porterville, CA 93257. Applications must be received in the
Human Resources Office by 4:00pm, Friday, April 25, 2025.

SPECIAL
CONDITION: Candidates recommended for hire will be required to undergo a reference

check, criminal background check, drug screen, and a pre-employment
physical.

The City of Porterville is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and is
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you believe

you need accommodation under the ADA in the testing process for any
position for which you intend to apply, please contact the Human
Resources Division at (559) 782-7441 to request such accommodation.
The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
creed, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or medical condition,
Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS/HIV) or AIDS related conditions,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or domestic partner
status, gender identity, parental status, veteran status, height, weight, or
any other basis protected by law.

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